At a moment when the meaning and vitality of the rule of law are hotly debated, we risk forgetting that the principles we now take for granted were not inevitable—they were fought for, often by ...

In the court system, we often deal with people suffering from mental illness or chemical dependency. Sometimes their condition is serious enough to warrant taking away their liberty via court order.

North Carolina lawmakers are now taking a closer look at how people with mental health issues can be involuntarily committed for treatment in the wake of a new law they passed — in September.

A State House committee met Monday to discuss the emotionally charged issue of involuntary commitment, specifically when it’s appropriate to implement the practice. Involuntary commitment constitutes ...

Nearly 40 years ago, a federal appeals court ruled that Alabama officials could not jail people in mental health crisis who were sent to the state for help. Jailing people going through the state’s ...